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A SILVER MARTELE OLIVE DISH
MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, 1898
Shaped oval, the surface hammered, the everted rim with scalloped border, the rim chased with flowers, marked on reverse, and stamped 1420 in an oval for samples
7 in. long; 12 oz.

Lot Essay

The Martele records indicate that this dish was produced in 1898 as a sample and sold as an olive dish. There is not a silversmith's name listed in the files; however, it took 14 hours to make and another 20 hours for the chasing. The cost of the dish was $46.00.

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